The Town of Orange Highway Department announced today that the following roads are to be paved. Work will begin on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Tyler City Road Porter Lane Chestnut Ridge Road Pinetree Drive (Peck Lane to Spruce Lane) Spruce Lane Oakview Drive (Spruce Lane to Ridge Road) Wepawaug Road Road work will begin May 29 … Read more
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, will host its annual Wild Wine, Beer, and Food Safari on Saturday, June 2, 2018, from 6-9 p.m. This event welcomes 1,200 adult guests for an evening of food & drink tastings from local vendors, live music by Zoo favorites The Navels, and an exciting silent auction, all on Zoo … Read more
Arline Geane, 92, of East Otis, Massachusetts, formerly of Orange, CT, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, April 28, 2018. She was born on August 21, 1925, to the late Paul Schutt and Freda Brandt. Arline was predeceased by her husband George A. Geane, her daughter, Jennifer D. Geane and her sisters, Dorothy … Read more
There were numerous tornado warnings across the state today as a strong storm front blasted through Connecticut. One man on Candlewood Lake in Danbury sought shelter inside his vehicle when a tree fell on it and killed him. Relatives who live in that area could not get to their home after work and reported that … Read more
The Amity Spartans Boys Lacrosse Team was on the road for a match-up against the Green Knights at Notre Dame – West Haven on Monday afternoon. The Spartans showed their skills in the first quarter, leading the Greenies 3-2, but then Notre Dame took over the game, in the second, scoring five goals to Amity’s one, … Read more
Maplewood Senior Living, 245 Indian River Road, Orange will host an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group on Thursday, May 17, from 6:15-8 p.m. Join us for an ongoing monthly support group led by Maria Tomasetti from the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Share experiences, learn strategies, gather information, guidance and support. For more details or to RSVP, contact Liz … Read more
beloved wife of the late Louis DeMennato passed away peacefully on May 11, 2018, at Orange Health Care Center. She was a 1939 graduate of the Hospital of St. Raphael School of Nursing. Julia is survived by her three daughters, Elizabeth (James) Miller of Orange, CT, Rosemary Renda of Guilford, CT and Barbara DeMennato of … Read more
The forecast is calling for quite a bit of rain this week, so as the Spring season draws to a close, the sports schedule for this week (May 14 – 20) may or may not go as follows: Monday, May 14 Boys and Girls Track SCC East Sectional HOME at Amity 2 p.m. SCC East … Read more
The Orange Volunteer Fire Department is there for you 24/7/365. In order to purchase the equipment and receive the training that they need to serve the town at the highest level, the Department depends upon the generosity of the public and success of various fundraisers — the carnival, Santa’s Helper, pancake breakfast, and now, they are introducing … Read more
Pack 922 of Orange held its annual Blue & Gold Banquet at The Inn at Villa Bianca on March 26, 2018, where three boys were awarded the Arrow of Light. Through the Boy Scouts of America, the award is the highest recognition available to Cub Scouts, and the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout … Read more